#280 The Truth About Non-Experts Who Criticize Home Birth

Fellow travelers ask Dr. Stu to comment on a popular Social Media influencer's video. Dumb Doctor Dogma is everywhere, and Blyss and Dr. Stu are here to break down the fallacies in arguments made by non-experts on home birth. They also talk about the lack of acknowledgment of midwives’ credentials, how birth is not inherently a dangerous experience for low-risk moms, and why we should not equate the level of training with quality of care.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Pervasive bias for doctors over midwivesPrevalence of personal bias in papers & poorly controlled research Fallacious arguments on home birth by non-expertsWhy level of training does not equal quality of careDr. Stu’s travels in Yellowstone & the Tetons This show is supported by:LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack!Resources:The Highwire with Del Bigtree: SEPTIC SCIENCEZDoggMD: The Truth About Home Birth w/Dr. Blair Duddy | Incident Report 225Against the Wind with Dr. Paul: EPISODE 067Article: Maternal Healthcare PanelConnect with Dr. Stu:Instagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with Blyss:Instagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions